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Malta: Bring out the women

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19 Mar 2012 - It’s still raining men in Maltese political life, as under-representation of women in the recent local council elections overshadowed International Women’s Day. Why are fewer women interested in seeking a political career?

Policymakers have attempted to lure women back to the labour market with tax-free initiatives and tax rebates for their employers, but it appears there is still a long way to go to attract women into the political arena and increase their representation in local and national political fora.
 

For the full story, see Malta Today.

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19 Mar 2012 - It’s still raining men in Maltese political life, as under-representation of women in the recent local council elections overshadowed International Women’s Day. Why are fewer women interested in seeking a political career?

Policymakers have attempted to lure women back to the labour market with tax-free initiatives and tax rebates for their employers, but it appears there is still a long way to go to attract women into the political arena and increase their representation in local and national political fora.
 

For the full story, see Malta Today.

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